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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mani Ratnam Backs Deepika Padukone Over Spirit Exit: ‘Glad She's In A Position To Ask'
Last Updated: Mani Ratnam defends Deepika Padukone after her reported Spirit exit, calling her demands rightful and reasonable amid backlash over her work terms. Deepika Padukone's reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has triggered massive online debate. Anonymous sources claimed that the actor made several 'unprofessional" demands, including working only eight hours a day, a fee of Rs 20 crore, a profit-sharing clause and allegedly declining to deliver dialogues in Telugu. Now, acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam has come forward in support of Deepika amid the backlash. Without mincing words, he addressed the criticism the actor has been facing over her demands. 'I think it is a rightful demand," Ratnam told us. 'I'm glad she's in a position to ask for it. I think as a filmmaker, you will take that into consideration when you cast. It is not an unreasonable thing to ask, but an absolute necessity. I think that should be the priority. You have to acknowledge that, understand it and work around it," the filmmaker added. Earlier, actor Ajay Devgn also weighed in on the controversy. When asked about the 8-hour shift requirement reportedly made by Deepika, he said, 'It's not that it's not going down well with people. Most of the honest filmmakers will not have problems with it. And apart from this, being a mother and working for eight hours, most people have started working eight-nine hours shifts." Deepika was signed opposite Prabhas in Spirit, marking her second Telugu-language pan-India film after Kalki 2898 AD. However, reports of her opting out of the film surfaced recently, with speculation suggesting that her terms were not met. The actor has not publicly commented on the development. Following the buzz, the makers announced that Triptii Dimri has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. This reunites Triptii with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga after their successful collaboration on Animal. Soon after, Vanga appeared to address the situation indirectly on X (formerly Twitter). Without naming anyone, he expressed disappointment over a leaked script and questioned the motivations behind it. 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are…. Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for?" he wrote. First Published: June 02, 2025, 20:48 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Subham OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Telugu horror-comedy?
After a moderately successful theatrical run, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's debut production Subham is now gearing up for its OTT debut. The Telugu-language horror comedy, directed by Praveen Kandregula, is confirmed to stream exclusively on JioHotstar starting June 13, 2025. The film initially premiered in theatres on May 9 and is now preparing to reach a wider audience online. From ZEE5 Exit to JioHotstar Deal The digital release of Subham faced a delay due to a sudden change in OTT partnerships. Originally, the film had secured a deal with ZEE5 for both digital and satellite rights. However, following underwhelming box office collections on the first day, ZEE5 reportedly attempted to renegotiate the agreement. The fallout led Samantha to terminate the deal and strike a new partnership with JioHotstar. The platform officially announced the streaming date with a promotional poster, confirming the June 13 release. — JioHotstarTel_ (@JioHotstarTel_) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O carro de Paolla Oliveira choca o mundo inteiro, a prova em fotos! Boite A Scoop Undo Set in the pre-internet era of early 2000s Bheemili, Subham blends supernatural elements with comedy. The story follows Srinivas, a modest cable operator, and his wife Srivalli, an MBA graduate, whose life turns unsettling when Srivalli begins behaving strangely every night at 9 PM. Srinivas eventually discovers that multiple women in their village are facing similar unexplained behavior during the same hour. The bizarre pattern leads to a deeper mystery involving a spiritual attachment to a television serial titled Janma Janmala Bandham. Creative Plot and Fresh Talent The film's plot takes a humorous turn as three local friends, who manage the town's only cable network, attempt to resolve the possession issue by creating an alternate ending to the serial. Subham showcases a young and relatively new cast including Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi, and Vamshidhar Goud. Samantha also appears in a brief cameo as Maya Matasri and is featured in a promotional song of the same title as the serial within the film. The screenplay is written by Vasanth Mariganti, while Raj Nidimoru served as the creative producer. The film's music is composed by the duo Shor Police, with Vivek Sagar handling the background score. Mridul Sujit Sen led the cinematography. The production was backed by Samantha's Tralala Moving Pictures in collaboration with Kanakavalli Talkies. Although it started slow at the box office, the film's clever narrative and performances helped it recover commercially, reportedly making profits on a Rs 10 crore budget. Samantha's strategic promotions across Telugu states played a major role in the film's turnaround. The horror comedy has been particularly appreciated for its unique concept and humorous commentary on entertainment's impact on women in rural India. With a growing fan base and digital release just around the corner, Subham is expected to find renewed interest among family audiences.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ileana D'Cruz Reveals She Was Offered Raid 2 But Rejected For THIS Reason
Last Updated: In Raid 2, Vaani Kapoor was seen in Ileana D'Cruz's place. The film was released on May 1 and performed well at the box office. Ileana D'Cruz is currently expecting her second child and has been keeping fans updated about her pregnancy. The actress recently revealed that she was offered a role in Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2, but chose to turn it down because now her priorities has changed. Ileana mentioned that her character Malini in Raid was very close to her. A fan asked her about Raid 2 and when she is making comeback? The actress replied, 'I miss working in movies too and I would have loved to be a part of Raid 2. Raid was a special film but Malini was such a special character to play and working with my director Raj Kumar Gupta was a wonderful experience as was working with Ajay again. The makers of Raid 2 did offer the movie to me but unfortunately we couldn't work out the schedule given that I had just had my baby and my priorities are very different at the moment. That said I think Vaani looked lovely in all the promos I've seen and I'm sure she brought her own lovely charm to her character. Hope that clears any confusion." Another fan also asked her if she is planning to comeback, the actress said 'Absolutely'. When another user asked her why she hadn't appeared on screen lately, Ileana replied: 'Because I'm busy with diapers and baby bum cream." Back in 2019, Raid raked in ₹103.07 crore and was declared a box office hit. Fast forward to now, and Raid 2 has already cruised past that number. With no major releases scheduled until June 5, 2025, the film has a clear road ahead. Ajay Devgn returned to the big screen on May 1 with his much-awaited sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Raid. This time, he was joined by Riteish Deshmukh. Raid 2 marks the return of Ajay Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who takes on a high-stakes mission to raid the property of the powerful Dada Manohar Bhai. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series, the film also features Vaani Kapoor in a key role. Saurabh Shukla makes a special appearance, reprising his character from the original Raid. On the acting front, the actress was last seen in the romantic comedy drama 'Do Aur Do Pyaar" directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta. The film, which also stars Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. The 38-year-old made her screen debut in 2006 with the Telugu-language romantic-drama film Devadasu. She was then seen in films Pokiri, Jalsa, Kick, and Julayi. She also starred in the Tamil film Nanban. The actress expanded to Hindi cinema in 2012 with Anurag Basu's comedy-drama Barf!. First Published: June 01, 2025, 12:05 IST
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chaurya Paatam OTT: When and where to watch Telugu-language crime comedy movie online
Chaurya Paatam, the Telugu-language crime comedy movie, hit the big screens on April 25, 2025. A month after its release, the film is available for streaming on OTT. When and where to watch Chaurya Paatam Chaurya Paatam is currently available for streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video. An official note was penned by industry insider, Ramesh Bala, which read, 'Chaurya Paatam is a gripping tale of morals, mischief, and mystery. Sharp storytelling meets raw emotion—don't miss this thought-provoking gem. #ChauryaPaatam – streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.' Official trailer and plot of Chaurya Paatam Chaurya Paatam is a crime comedy movie that follows the tale of an aspiring filmmaker who is in dire need of funds to make a film. With no hope left, the man decides to rob a bank in a village with the help of a small gang. However, as the gang of 4 attempts the heist, unexpected events from the underbelly of the village start to take place, leading to a humorous and dramatic change in their lives. Cast and crew of Chaurya Paatam Chaurya Paatam features Indhra Ram in the lead role with an ensemble cast of actors like Payal Radhakrishna Shenoy, Mast Ali, Rajeev Kanakala, Anji Valguman, Supriya Aysola, and many more as supporting characters. The film is directed by Nikhil Gollamari, who wrote the screenplay for the venture. With Davzand handling the musical tracks and scores, Uthura Parthasarathy served as the editor. Chaurya Paatam's story was penned by Eagle director Karthik Gattamneni, who also handled the film's cinematography. For those unaware, Karthik Gattamneni is a cinematographer-turned-director known for films like Surya vs Surya, Karthikeya 2, and more. Following his last directorial outing with the Ravi Teja starrer, the filmmaker is next slated to hit the big screens with HanuMan fame Teja Sajja's Mirai. The upcoming action-adventure movie features the tale of a super soldier with mystical powers who is in search of 9 sacred scriptures and must retrieve them before it could fall into the wrong hands. The movie is set to release on September 5, 2025, with actors like Manchu Manoj, Shriya Saran, Jayaram, and more in key roles.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sreeleela to kickstart Ustaad Bhagat Singh shoot with Pawan Kalyan from June 10
Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh is all set to resume its shoot, and it seems Sreeleela will be joining soon. We at Pinkvilla have exclusively learned that the actress will begin filming from June 10, 2025, with a month-long schedule. As per a source close to development, it is said, 'Sreeleela is gearing up to begin shooting for her much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside power star Pawan Kalyan. The shoot is scheduled to commence on June 10th and will continue for a month-long schedule. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is already generating massive interest and is slated for a grand release in 2026.' The movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, is expected to be the official Telugu-language adaptation of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Theri, directed by Atlee. Helmed by Harish Shankar, the film follows the story of a former IPS officer living a quiet life under a new identity with his young daughter. However, when past enemies resurface, he must confront his past and do whatever it takes to protect her. With Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, Ustaad Bhagat Singh will feature Sreeleela as the female co-lead. As the long-delayed project resumes shooting, the film is slated for a 2026 theatrical release, with the official date yet to be announced. On the work front, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, the film tells the story of the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who takes on the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. The movie, slated for release on June 12, 2025, marks the first installment in a planned franchise and features an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and others in key roles. Apart from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in They Call Him OG, a gangster action drama directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth. This film is scheduled to hit theatres on September 25, 2025. Meanwhile, Sreeleela has a packed lineup ahead, with films like Junior, Mass Jathara, Aashiqui 3, and more in the pipeline.
